John E Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 For your viewing pleasure. Hopefully, the picture will do justice to the effort and craftmanship. To all the builders who participated...THANK YOU!!! Upper Row (left to right): John E (3 ounces/5.5 inches), PASurfer (2 ounces/5 inches), Bassholl (3.3 ounces/7 inches) Middle Row (left to right): Tagger (3.2 ounces/6.5 inches), Eben (2.1 ounces/7 inches), l.i.fish.in.vt (2.5 ounces/5.5 inches) Bottom: keeperreaper [ 04-25-2005, 08:30 AM: Message edited by: John E ] MEMBER: TEAM GREEN SOL OG #47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassHoll Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Nice Job Everyone! And many Thanks to John E for coordinating this swap. I hope everyone catches on their swap darters in the upcoming season. Go get em guys! Tight Lines,BassHoll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebe Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 I cant wait to rip open that box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Posted April 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 The plugs are all boxed and will begin the journey to their new homes this afternoon. MEMBER: TEAM GREEN SOL OG #47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Posted April 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Just got back from the Post Office. The Swappers should be getting their packages on Wednesday or Thursday. I also included an ID chart inside each package to help with the "who made what" Sent via Priority Mail. Enjoy! MEMBER: TEAM GREEN SOL OG #47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tagger Posted April 25, 2005 Report Share Posted April 25, 2005 Thanks John for doing all the orginizing of swap. can't wait .. Its great to see the mailman coming down the street .. Belcher Goonfoock Ditch Troll #2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltator Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Beautiful plugs - wish I were on the darter list. Can't help but notice no one put on a bucktail. No bucktails fans out there? I always try to dress it up with a few hairs. Any opinions on this? I'd be interested to hear. What are the advantages, or not, of adding a bucktail? I feel it gives it a little extra action that looks like the tail on a bait-fish. Bleh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassHoll Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 saltator, I usually throw bucktail on when I am trying to get a little more lift in the arse of the plug(especially if I place the lead too far back! ) Bucktail will certainly liven up the action of any plug. I personally prefer to use it on my metal lip swimmers. I tend to use darters in fast moving water which already gives the plug plenty of action . . . Tight Lines,BassHoll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebe Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 I dont use bucktail on my darters because I feel that it kills the action. this winter i did lots and lots of testing and the darters that had the best action were the ones will bald trebbles. They zigged and zagged much better than ones with dressed hooks. I guess what i am trying to say is that it makes the plug mor erratic. a 5/0 sparsely dressed siwaish is a good comprimise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebe Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 man oh man.... i just got mine today thank you everyone!!!! i cant wait to go test everyones- everyone is different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltator Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 Thanks for the info. on bucktails. I'm making a batch right now - I'll have to do some testing to see if I repeat Eben's results Bleh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tagger Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 Got mine .. some very nice work here,, like Eben said every one is different ,wich is kinda nice ,,,, There in the plug bag awaiting a trip to ditch . may be a couple of fish around .. pen me in for "Darter Swap 2006" thanks again eddy Belcher Goonfoock Ditch Troll #2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebe Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 tagger- try mine in calm water as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASurfer Posted April 28, 2005 Report Share Posted April 28, 2005 Mine came in yesterday's mail, as well, and I have to agree... lotsa different ideas to play with. I'll have to set aside some time, soon, to swim these and check 'em out. Nice work, everyone. If I was forced to single one out, then Tagger's gets my vote for nicest paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Posted April 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2005 I can't wait to test them all. So far, I've made a few casts with li.fish's and PASurfer's plugs and The tide will be sweet for the top secret darter spot starting around the middle of next week. They will all get put through their paces and hopefully down the throats of a few bass. MEMBER: TEAM GREEN SOL OG #47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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